Opposition criticizes gov't response to benefits scandal; Rutte again asks for patience
NL TimesOpposition parties in the Tweede Kamer had no good word for how the Cabinet responded to a harsh report on the childcare allowance scandal, which was published at the end of 2020. If the information there is incorrect, “then citizens are without rights.” DENK parliamentarian Stephan van Baarle aimed his arrows at Rutte himself. “If you can’t succeed, Mr. Rutte, then leave.” BBB leader Caroline van der Plas also struggled with Rutte’s role. “I don’t know what to do with this Prime Minister anymore.” PvdA leader Attje Kuiken pointed out that she also didn’t want Rutte to stay after his Cabinet fell. Van Baarle called it “shameless.” Omtzigt: “How do you get it in your head?” For his part, Rutte continued to ask the affected parents for patience.
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